As ab initio air traffic controller training experts, Airways achieves some of the highest success rates in the industry. With highly skilled and experienced instructors, leading-edge training and simulation technologies, fully equipped campuses and facilities, and internationally recognised programmes, Airways Training will make a real difference to your business. We can help your recruits complete their education, while lowering your recruitment costs for ATC ab-initios by 25%.
Airways offers a full range of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) compliant courses. Our courses are presented via a combination of interactive training sessions with blended learning activities, and are enhanced by the use of case studies, discussions and practical application. Our catalogue of ICAO courses includes:
051 ATS Licensing Subjects
A comprehensive introduction to Air Traffic Services (ATS). This course forms the essential base knowledge for all other ATC courses.
052 Aerodrome Control
Students learn to integrate and apply the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies in an aerodrome simulated environment.
053 Approach Control Procedural or 055 Area Control Procedural
Students are trained to manage traffic in accordance with operational rules and procedures in a simulated procedural approach or area environment.
054 Area or Approach Control Surveillance
Students will demonstrate and apply the provision of an area or approach control surveillance service in a simulated surveillance environment.
We offer the following European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) approved ATC training courses, compliance with Regulation (EU) 340/2015 specifications.
Basic Training Course
Provide a base theoretical knowledge of aviation and air traffic control.
Aerodrome Rating Course ADV/ADI
Students enhance their skills in aerodrome visual and aerodrome instrument environments. Much of this course is practical in nature and utililises our leading-edge TotalControl simulation technology.
The Airways Air Traffic Management suite of courses is designed to help instructors and aspiring instructors to enhance their skills. Courses range from five days to two weeks and are presented via interactive lectures, group problem solving and role-playing exercises.
Human Factors in ATS
Classroom Instructional Technique
OJT Instructor Courses
Air Traffic Services Examiner Course
ATS Training Management
Airways Training offers several courses designed to keep ANSP management personnel up-to-date with best-practice management techniques.
Air Traffic Flow Management
Air Safety Incident Investigation
ATS Safety Management Systems
CNS/ATM for Senior Managers
Aviation English for Controllers
The English for Aviation Safety training programme is being offered by Aviation English Services (AES), which is owned by Airways. Our programme was developed by specialists who were part of the ICAO PRICE Study Group which developed the Aviation English language proficiency provisions. The programme, designed for anyone who works in the aviation industry, ensures the best use of participants’ time by incorporating instructor-led learning with online modules. This speeds up the vocabulary and language comprehension process.
• English for Aviation Safety offers 240 hours of classroom and CBT training material per ICAO level.
• English for Aviation Safety includes, initial testing, interviewer/rater testing, train the trainer programmes, consultancy and supporting modules and administration tools.
The 051 ATS Licensing Subjects course contains a series of seven modules, providing students with a comprehensive introduction to Air Traffic Services. This training programme forms the essential base knowledge for all other air traffic control and flight information courses (Aerodrome Control, Approach Control Procedural, Area Control Procedural, Area and Approach Control Surveillance, and Flight Services).
Students will develop specific theoretical skills in Air Traffic Services procedures and techniques required as base knowledge prior to further simulation and on-the-job training.
This training programme comprises of four courses, providing students with an overall picture of the technology used by an ANSP, and understand the operation of aircraft and ATC in relation to that technology. Students will also learn to understand the safety implications and regulatory framework that ATSEP works within.
Participants on this course will refresh their skills and knowledge to train people effectively in one-on-one ATS operational on-job situations, so they have the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide a safe, orderly and expeditious air traffic service.
They will be able to apply skill deficiency diagnosis and skill enhancement strategies in a manner that supports a cost effective and efficient training environment by way of good communication, coaching and teaching principles. The course participant will meet the requirements of CAA Rules Part 65.
The aim of this course is to equip participants with the necessary skills required to function as a Watch Supervisor. Participants will be introduced to the key concepts of effective leadership and their role in safety. In addition, participants will be able to identify strategies in order to support and communicate with their teams.